4th Annual Marshall/Albion Legislative Forum

Hear updates from the U.S. and Michigan Chambers. Choose Marshall and Greater Albion Chambers Co-host Legislative Forum

Choose Marshall and the Greater Albion Chambers of Commerce invite the public to attend an upcoming Legislative Forum on Wednesday, November 19, 2025, at The Franke Center for the Arts in downtown Marshall.

This Legislative Forum is an opportunity for both communities to come together to hear what is in the cards that may affect Michigan citizens, businesses, and employees. A presentation will be given by both the U.S. and Michigan Chambers of Commerce. Attendees will hear from Ryan Gleason, Senior Manager of Government Affairs at the U.S. Chamber’s Great Lakes Regional Office and Mike Alaimo, Senior Director of Legislative and External Affairs at the Michigan Chamber.

Gleason will present a federal update from the U.S. Chamber focusing on what has happened on Capitol Hill in Washington DC this year, the Chamber’s priorities, trade policy related to Michigan, and a political update going into the 2026 midterm elections. Alaimo will speak on the budget, which will have a focus on the decoupling tax structure and road funding. He will also share an update from the first half of the year for major issues in divided government, including ESTA and minimum wage, road funding rhetoric, permitting reform, carbon capture and energy re-write.

Special thanks to the event sponsors Oaklawn Hospital, KCCU. VantagePointe Financial Group and Highpoint Community Bank, MCCU and Shafer-Redi Mix.

The forum will be held at The Franke Center for the Arts located at 214 East Mansion Street, in Marshall on Wednesday, November 19 from 12:00pm to 1:30pm (doors open at 11:30am). The public is welcome to attend. Registration is required. Lunch provided. The forum is free for Choose Marshall Chamber and Greater Albion Chamber members and $15 for non-members. Contact Patty Williams at 269.781.5163 or pattyw@choosemarshall.com or Billy Beers at 517.629.5533 or billy@greateralbioinchamber.org. Hosted by Choose Marshall and The Greater Albion Chamber of Commerce. Lunch provided.

Chamber Members: Free. Non-members: $15. RSVP Required. Call 269-781-5163.